JOB DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The Food Safety Technician is responsible for preparing and testing batch samples and ensuring consistency, quality, and safety attributes are met. Position communicates with sales and management team; maintains concise documentation; and provides technical support to customers. In addition, position completes necessary paperwork and other specialized tasks as needed.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to the Food Safety Supervisor and does not supervise staff. This position works closely with all departments and employees within NW Naturals, customers and co-manufacturing facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this position. NW Naturals may augment duties, including essential functions, at its discretion.)

* Prepare and test batch samples in a Lab or Pilot Plant.Decide what ingredients and level are required to create finished products that meet a customer s need.Test samples for consistency, quality, and safety attributes in order to define product specification ranges.Communicate updates with sales and management team.

* Organize and maintain raw materials needed to prepare customer samples.Accurately process orders in a timely manner to ensure raw materials are available when needed.Evaluate samples of raw materials and make recommendation on purchases.

* Provide technical support to internal and external customers regarding batch samples or technical documents.Develop and maintain professional relationships.

* Complete paperwork needed to complete orders and samples.Ensure paperwork is accurate and completed in a timely manner.

* Complete specialized tasks in communication with management as necessary.Gather data and information.Serve as a back-up to the Food Safety Supervisor as needed, such as: researching and addressing customer complaints; reviewing and/or completing incident reports and certifications; and assisting with SQF standards.

* Have regular attendance and work appropriate number of hours to get the essential functions completed.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send your resume to Twyla DelPozzi at twylad@nwnaturals.com